• Highly collaborative and modern digital operation environment
• An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer
• Flexible, and hybrid working arrangement
• Full-time (1 FTE), 12-month fixed term position – St Kilda Road, Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Corporate Services Division incorporates governance, finance, legal, risk, information technology, property and logistics. The focus of the Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s Corporate Services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities. The Division also works to ensure the protection and optimisation of the Council’s financial and business assets, and reputation.

Part of Corporate Services Division, the IT team includes Digital services team, Operations team and the Project Management Office (PMO).

At Cancer Council Victoria we believe in impactful technology

Our digital vision is to prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through connection, collaboration and innovation. The Information Technology (IT) team champions this vision and supports the rest of the organisation in its realisation.  We deliver the software platforms, infrastructure, support, security and services that enable CCV as a digital-first organisation. 

We are not just technologists who craft top-end solutions, our team creates a direct impact for all Victorians and Australians who are affected by cancer. So, if you’re someone who is seeking a meaningful technology career, you will fit right in with us.

We are building a high-performing technology team geared for collaborative and agile ways-of-working.  Are you looking to develop your skills, try new things and make a meaningful impact?  If so, this is the place for you.  At Cancer Council Victoria, you will have the opportunity to hone your craft using the latest technologies and extend your skills across adjacent technology domains.  

About your opportunity

Our digital ecosystem is considered as a frontline experience for Victorians who are affected by cancer. This role will play a critical function to design and build a respectful and effortless experience for them.

We are seeking a Front-End Designer to bridge the divide between the design and development worlds through the Content Management System’s (CMS)

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Services your role is to: 

• Participate and contribute to the team scrum board to review to prioritise and action development tasks
• Build and develop HTML5, SCSS, CSS3, JavaScript web assets including theme templates, web pages and related outputs
• Integrate front-end design and functionality into CMS (.NET) templates
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility for all finished outputs
• Ensure pages and templates are mobile-first and responsive
• Utilise design system to maintain build and interaction consistency across the site
• Design and integrate Google Analytics custom event and tracking
• Apply and adopt modern Front-End and JS framework (e.g. Material Design, Bootstrap, etc)
• Collaborate effectively with marketing, designers and Subject Matter Expertise across different division in identifying and developing best digital experiences

All about you

Somewhere between design - a world of personas, pixels, and polish and engineering - a world of logic, JS frameworks, and CMS structure, there’s you.

You get the lens of user experience as well as the visual presentation, but with the end-goal of the implementation of the code itself. This gives designers that you will collaborate with, a sense of what is possible or not, and helps them empathise while designing.

In daily basis, you will collaborate often with content writer, UX designer and creative design in your day-to-day operation.

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary degree in Computing or related field and/or experience in Digital Design and Development
• Significant experience working in a developer role with advanced competency in HTML5, SCSS, CSS3, including integration with CMS templates

• Extensive experience on working with enterprise CMS
• Strong understanding of JavaScript
• Strong practical experience in mobile-first and responsive design
• Considerable experience in UX / digital design or related discipline

Desirable criteria:

• Experience on working in Agile delivery team
• Agency experience
• Basic knowledge of .NET framework
• Experience of using Figma, Adobe XD or other related software
• Previously work with CM3 ACORA CMS

What we can offer you

• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
• A base salary within range $ 75,486 - $ 84,872 (pro-rata for part time) commensurate on experience, plus superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free) https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• A range of wellness initiatives such as an employee assistance programs, flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance.

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Ryan Andrianto on ryan.andrianto@cancervic.org,au

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 12 August 2022

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.